Alpine Bumblebee vs Large Larch Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Bumblebee | Large Larch Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus alpinus | Nematus erichsonii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 8-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finnish Lapland, Kola Peninsula, Ural Mountains | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
Alpine Bumblebee
A large bumblebee with distinctive orange-red tail and dark body covered in dense fur. It is found at high elevations in Scandinavian mountains. Colonies are small due to the short growing season.
Did You Know?
This bumblebee has been observed foraging at altitudes exceeding 2000 meters in Scandinavia where few other pollinators venture.
Large Larch Sawfly
A gregarious defoliator of larch in European forests. Larvae feed in groups and can rapidly strip branches of needles.
Did You Know?
Defoliated larch trees produce a second flush of needles but suffer significant growth reduction.